reasoning
/ˈrizənɪŋ/
noun
- The process of thinking about something in a logical way in order to form a conclusion or judgment.
- Her reasoning for quitting the job was that she wanted more time with her family.
- The detective's reasoning led him to the correct suspect.
- Using careful reasoning, the student solved the math problem step by step.
Antonyms
verb
- Present participle of reason: to think about something in a logical way in order to form a conclusion or judgment.
- The committee is reasoning about how to spend the budget.
- She was reasoning with her little brother to share the toy.
- He is reasoning through the problem right now.